Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI).
The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is appointed by the Department for Education to inspect association independent schools in England.
The independent, government-approved body provides objective inspections to safeguard the quality and effectiveness of the education, care and welfare of children in schools.
ISI is not an arm of the government, but an independent, not-for-profit inspectorate. Its work is monitored on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE) and a public report is made annually to the Secretary of State.
ISI regularly contributes to the development of the national policy for education and welfare, including the latest DfE legislation and statutory guidance.
ISI Focused Compliance and Educational Quality Report
March 2025
The latest ISI Inspection, completed in March 2025, was a Focused Compliance and Education Quality Inspection, which is a combination of both types of inspection. Highlights include:
Pupils receive consistent and tailored support for their learning and consequently make rapid progress. The teaching and learning strategy is a significant strength of the school.
The curriculum provides extensive opportunities for pupils to enrich their own learning through a number of elective courses. As a result, pupils are enthusiastic and highly engaged approach to their academic work.
Leaders are skilled and knowledgeable. They have established a school environment in which pupils are respected as individuals.
Pupils are well prepared for their post-16 educational pathways. The school effectively supports pupils’ decision-making about their future pathways through well-planned age-appropriate careers guidance.
ISI Regulatory Compliance Report
February 2018
In this binary inspection, Huddersfield Grammar School was judged to successfully meet the following standards:
Quality of education provided.
Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of pupils.
Welfare, healthy and safety of pupils.
Suitability of staff, supply staff and proprietors.
Premises of and accommodation at schools.
Provision of information.
Manner in which complaints are handled.
Quality of leadership in and management of schools.